O'Neill Wins Unionist Parliamentary Vote1969

O'Neill had 23 votes in his favour and one abstention. While Bradford refused to reveal the name of the person who abstained, it was later revealed that William Craig had shown his opposition by abstaining. Ten members of the party had earlier withdrawn from the meeting.

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Unionist Leadership Resolved

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O'Neill Wins Unionist Parliamentary Vote

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RTÉ News

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A RTÉ News report featuring Roy Bradford commenting on the re-election of Captain O'Neill broadcast on 28 February 1969.

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28/02/1969

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1969

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Ireland

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N979/0069H

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